Teri Karush Rogers

Q. What's the worst that could happen if I install a washer-dryer without permission? If the co-op board finds out, I'll just have to remove it, right?

A. Whether you're in a co-op, condo or rental apartment, you can be forced to remove the unauthorized washer-dryer, says Roberta Axelrod, a real estate broker and asset manager at Time Equities who sits on many boards as a sponsor's representative.

Q. Assuming all other things are equal (condition, light, view, etc), how much more should I price my condo than the most recent apartment that sold in my line and closed in October? 

A.  There's no one-size-fits all formula, say our experts, but there are a number of sound strategies for arriving at a reasonable price.

Q.  The adult son of a neighbor in my co-op building recently moved in with her. He is a registered sex offender who was convicted of molesting young boys eight years ago. This is a family building with lots of children.  We are all extremely concerned about having him living in our midst.

What are our rights? Can the co-op force him to move out? 

Q. For financial reasons, I need to choose between renovating my bathroom or the galley kitchen of my one-bedroom co-op.  There's a good chance that I will sell within the next two or three years.  

Does a renovated kitchen or renovated bath matter more to buyers?  Which is a better investment?

A.   If you have to choose, your best investment is the kitchen, hands down, say our experts.